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Al went to Disneyland and all he got was this lousy MagicBand+. Ok, maybe the band wasn't lousy, but the benefits were! While Walt Disney World has had the infrastructure for adding "+" features, Disneyland is brand new to the MagicBand game. Was it worth it? Wakanda Forever is out! Have you seen it? Did it meet your expectations? Al and Andee have different points of view for this one. Al talks a...

Our fellow Duelist, Tobi Gerber, is here to share her latest Adventures by Disney vacation with us. This ABD vet shares the ups and downs of a domestic trip. *Spoiler - there were a lot of "ups".  Listen to the itinerary as she travels from Burlington, VT to Bar Harbor, ME and hear about this gorgeous area of the country. Have you been on an Adventures By Disney trip? If not, where would you choos...

How much stuff do you take for your day in a Disney Park? Are you loaded with family paraphernalia? Or are you minimalist and then wishing you brought that "one" thing?    Andee's husband, Edd, has been trying to perfect the right amount of Disney Day gear for the last 30 years. From wallets, to water, to diaper bags, to ibuprofen, he may have come close to finding the right clothing, bag, and sho...

On our second episode covering D23Expo we talk about the fun we had on the Show Floor, the awesome food we found, and most importantly - what would we do differently next time.  Did you attend #D23Expo2022 ? We'd love to hear what went right and what plans you'd change.  Let us know on YouTube , Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram . Join in deeper discussion with the rest of the Duelists at Dueling...

We made it to the 2022 #d23expo and we have a LOT to share. Sure you saw the big reveals in other places, but Al and Andee dive deep into the experience. What was it like to actually be there? From the reveals to the panels to the people to the atmosphere, we've got stuff to share. So much, in fact, that it will take 2 episodes to do it! By the time you're done with both, we hope you'll be ready t...

What do you know about the Disney College Program? This wonderful opportunity for students in a paid internship role lets them work hard and play hard. However, once a student is accepted, it's hard to know what to expect during that first week between check in and orientation.  Andee's youngest, Annika, is following in her older sister's footsteps and joined the Mouse for a semester of Cast Membe...

Stacey Graves is the mother of five, her youngest born with Down Syndrome. Before Ashlynn was born, the Graves visited Disneyland and Walt Disney World often. How did things change with Ashlynn as part of the family?  Learn about what Disney life is like going a little slower and taking advantage of the Disability Access Service (DAS) Pass. Stacey gives great advice and tips about Special Needs Ma...

The Orlando Weekley recently had a story telling the tale of a wedding where the couple decided to put their budget toward a visit from Mickey and Minnie rather than feeding their guests. The twitter post from which the article originated caused an uproar and Al and Andee had to get in their two cents. Is Disney a Religion? Andee shares where she thinks it may be but Al thinks Disney worship leave...

Well, it finally happened. Andee caught the COVID 19 virus. It's been a rough couple of weeks (but not deadly, thank you, vaccines). Thank goodness for Disney+ and lots of Disney comfort recipies. Have you ever been sick on your Disney vacation? What are your favorite Disney movies to watch when you're stuck on the couch? Does a bowl of soup or Walt's Chili fit in your comfort food list?  Let us k...

When you think Disney Parks, you think Zen and relaxation, right? Wait - you don't? It might be time to change the narrative!  Al and Andee talk again with Andee's eldest, Emma, cast member extraordinaire and professional relaxer digging in to the many ways to fit a spa day into your Disney vacation.  Where is your favorite place to relax with Disney? Or is relaxation for a different vacation enti...

Talking about the main dude, the head honcho, the big cheese...Mickey Mouse!  Al loves everything about Mickey. He shares the history, the accusations of Mickey steming from racism, and the emotions that come up when talking about the Mouse.  Andee confesses an unpopular opinion and shares embarrassing emotions arising when she sees Mickey in the parks.  What happens when Mickey becomes public dom...

Andee's youngest, Annika, joins the conversation after a trip to Wondercon with Al. Annika is a cosplay fan and tells us about the Disney cosplay in Anaheim that weekend. Describing styles, mashups, and even fabrics used - you'll find something to wear at your next Con. You can check out Annika's cosplay characters on her TikTok account at AJtheThespian Annika and Al also review the Disneybounding...

Al and Andee talk to Andee's daughter and her boyfriend after a visit to the exclusive Club 33. How do you get into the club if you don't have an extra $25k for the initiation fee - not to mention the $15k every year after? Hear all about the how, the who, and the what right here after we discuss the latest Disney/Pixar film Turning Red. Why the fuss on this PG rated film? Now we want to hear from...

The grand opening of the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser looks fantastic, but at a $4000-$6000 price tag for 2 days, it is something the average family will do with their vacation dollars?  Park-goers are seeing VIP tours for more than just celebrities. Even the Genie+ system is costing a huge chunk on top of park admission. When is it just too much to afford?  Listen in and offer your opinions on...

Join us as we share our opinions on Storyliving by Disney - we REALLY want your opinions, too! We also get into politic bias in the parks. Should we be able to wear political propaganda in the Happiest/Most Magical places on Earth?   It's an opinionated episode and we'd love to get your thoughts as well. Find us on our website or social media!  

One of the best parts of a Walt Disney World vacation is (at least for us) food. We tell you all about Festival of the Arts and the food that went with it. Plus opinions on Space 220 and other surprises we found.  

Join us for Part 2 of our Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary vacation as we talk about Al's opinion on a value resort vs moderate resort, hear what we thought about the new nighttime shows, and yes - the crowds really were high the week after winter break.  

We're here! And we talk about the first part of our family vacation together. Hear what we think about Mears Connect, running a 10k with runDisney, visiting Disney's Animal Kingdom, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom, and Epcot. And hear what other guests think when Al wears his DC Comics shirts to the parks. (Uh, wrong franchise, anyone?)

Get your favorite blanket, a glass of eggnog, and turn on the fire; we've got 11 things for you to watch over winter break. Al and Andee give you suggestions on Disney+ or just Disney related. Pop that corn and settle in.  

It's that time of year! Whether or not you celebrate winter holidays, gift giving is always fun for the Disney giver (and let's face it, the receiver). What do you get the Disney fan in your life? Al and Andee have all the ideas. *Spoiler* None are t-shirts with Mickey on a surfboard and the word "Malibu" captioned. What are your favorite Disney themed gifts?  

How is a Disney Park day if you pay for all the extras? Andee's old friend Debbie Collins joins the podcast after a week at Walt Disney World and taking advantage of all the new Genie+/Lightning Lane options. Is spending the money worth it? Hear Debbie's story and let us know what you think!  

Andee's eldest joins the podcast to talk about the differences between working at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. She also went to the Oogie Boogie Bash. Hear what she has to say and get some tips for future visits. Have you noticed a Cast Member difference between the Parks on the two US coasts?  

Happy 50th Anniversary, Walt Disney World! On October 1, WDW turns 50. Al and Andee talk about past Disney celebrations and look forward to what is coming up in the next year.  

Al has always preferred a Disneyland Resort trip while Andee prefers a Walt Disney World Vacation. What is happening to make Andee change her mind? On this episode we discuss why both of us prefer a Disneyland vacation over WDW right now.  

Love it or hate it…Disney is getting more money from you. What do you think about the new Genie app? We've seen comments and people are not kind. Al and Andee have their own thoughts. Whom do you agree with? Check out this episode for explanations, opinions, and why the pair think the Disney marketing team missed a big opportunity. Huge!